Wildfires in Spain and the U.S. have destroyed more than 3.1 million acres of land and killed up to 12 civilians this summer. In contrast, in Europe and North America, fires are smaller, fast-moving blazes that kill civilians and destroy vast swathes of land. The difference is due to climate-driven extremes.
A brush fire erupted on the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties near Lake Piru on Thursday afternoon. More than 100 firefighters from the Ventura and L.A. County fire departments worked together to contain the blaze. Southern California is under a heat advisory that will extend until Tuesday.
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in southern Spain's Almeria province as they tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot. Eight people were injured and 23 people are missing. The fire has burned more than 3,200 hectares (7,900 acres) of forest and farmland and is still burning.
A wildfire in southern Andalusia has killed at least 12 people and injured six others. Several people remain unaccounted for. The cause of the fire is unknown. The fire broke out on Thursday afternoon near the N-340 highway in the municipality of Los Gallardos in Almeria province.
At least 12 people have died in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires in southern Almeria. The fire may have started after a power cable fell onto the road and ignited dry vegetation, as firefighters continue to battle the blaze amid extreme heat. Sarah Morris reports from Madrid.
A heat dome building over the western U.S. is expected to bring warmer temperatures to the Bay Area through early next week. There is a chance of thunderstorms and dry lightning in some areas. The duration and overnight warmth during this event is going to be notable in some places. Summer camps are taking precautions to help children stay cool.
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Almeria, Spain, while trying to flee the flames. A further 23 people are missing. The fire has burned more than 3,200 hectares of forest and farmland. Most of the victims were foreign nationals. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed.
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people. 150 firefighters and 220 soldiers from Spain's military emergency unit are battling the blaze. The fire broke out in a hamlet in a semi-arid area near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains. Spain has battled frequent and severe heatwaves in recent years.
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people. It's one of the country's deadliest on record. Several victims were found inside burnt-out vehicles. The fire broke out in a hamlet in a semi-arid area near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains. Spain has battled frequent and severe heat waves in recent years.
Wildfires in Spain and the U.S. have destroyed more than 3.1 million acres of land and killed up to 12 civilians this summer. In contrast, in Europe and North America, fires are smaller, fast-moving blazes that kill civilians and destroy vast swathes of land. The difference is due to climate-driven extremes.
A brush fire erupted on the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties near Lake Piru on Thursday afternoon. More than 100 firefighters from the Ventura and L.A. County fire departments worked together to contain the blaze. Southern California is under a heat advisory that will extend until Tuesday.
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in southern Spain's Almeria province as they tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot. Eight people were injured and 23 people are missing. The fire has burned more than 3,200 hectares (7,900 acres) of forest and farmland and is still burning.
A wildfire in southern Andalusia has killed at least 12 people and injured six others. Several people remain unaccounted for. The cause of the fire is unknown. The fire broke out on Thursday afternoon near the N-340 highway in the municipality of Los Gallardos in Almeria province.
At least 12 people have died in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires in southern Almeria. The fire may have started after a power cable fell onto the road and ignited dry vegetation, as firefighters continue to battle the blaze amid extreme heat. Sarah Morris reports from Madrid.
A heat dome building over the western U.S. is expected to bring warmer temperatures to the Bay Area through early next week. There is a chance of thunderstorms and dry lightning in some areas. The duration and overnight warmth during this event is going to be notable in some places. Summer camps are taking precautions to help children stay cool.
At least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Almeria, Spain, while trying to flee the flames. A further 23 people are missing. The fire has burned more than 3,200 hectares of forest and farmland. Most of the victims were foreign nationals. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed.
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people. 150 firefighters and 220 soldiers from Spain's military emergency unit are battling the blaze. The fire broke out in a hamlet in a semi-arid area near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains. Spain has battled frequent and severe heatwaves in recent years.
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people. It's one of the country's deadliest on record. Several victims were found inside burnt-out vehicles. The fire broke out in a hamlet in a semi-arid area near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains. Spain has battled frequent and severe heat waves in recent years.